Martha Stewart Avocado Mash

Martha Stewart avocado mash is a creamy, lightly spicy spread with ripe avocado, lemon juice and cayenne pepper that comes together in 5 minutes flat. This quick party appetizer with few ingredients fits game day, weekend brunch and easy weeknight snacking with chips.

Start with a properly ripe avocado, since the whole spread depends on how soft and buttery it is. An underripe one stays lumpy and bland no matter how hard you mash it.

Martha keeps this far simpler than guacamole, with just a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of cayenne instead of onion, garlic or cilantro. That restraint lets the avocado itself stay the star, so the mash works on toast, burgers or a veggie plate without clashing.

Martha Stewart Avocado Mash

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Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

120

kcal

Ripe avocado mashed with lemon and a pinch of cayenne turns into a smooth, rich spread in one bowl. A quick fork mash keeps it a little chunky, so it holds up on toast or beside chips.

Ingredients

• 1/2 avocado, mashed
  

• Juice of 1 lemon wedge
  

• Pinch cayenne pepper
  

• Coarse salt
  

Directions

• Gather the ingredients: Scoop the flesh of 1/2 avocado into a bowl, then add the juice of 1 lemon wedge. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and a little coarse salt.
• Mash and mix: Mash everything with a fork or potato masher until it reaches the texture you like. Then serve it right away while it is bright green.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, OXO Good Grips nylon potato masher. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

How do I keep avocado mash from turning brown?

The lemon juice in the recipe slows browning for about a day. To store it, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface so no air touches it, then refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Can I make avocado mash ahead of time?

You can, but it tastes best made just before serving. If you need to prep it early, press plastic wrap right onto the surface. Then keep it in the fridge for no more than a day.

Is avocado mash the same as guacamole?

Not quite. Avocado mash is simpler, with only lemon juice and cayenne for flavor. Guacamole usually adds onion or garlic, chiles, lime juice and cilantro.

What can I mash the avocado with if I don't have a fork?

A potato masher works well, and it is the better choice if you scale the recipe up. For a big batch, cut the avocado halves into smaller pieces first so they mash evenly.

How do I save the other half of the avocado?

Lightly coat the cut side with cooking spray, which forms a thin barrier against browning, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It stays fresh in the fridge for 1 to 3 days.